These changes are also reflected in the annexes to the report, which separate those parties who have put in place measures to improve protection of children during the reporting period and those who have not implemented adequate measures.
The new Developments & Concerns section included in the report reflects this enhanced UN engagement, which should lead to reducing the suffering of children victims of armed conflict and increase their protection. The Secretary-General is encouraged that several governments and non-state actors are now working with the United Nations towards that objective. The goal of the report is not only to raise awareness of the violations of the rights of children but also to promote measures that can diminish the tragic plight of children in conflict. These unacceptable attacks on children, as well as the continued widespread recruitment and use of children, attacks on schools and hospitals, and sexual violence against children, are detailed in his Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict.
“It is more critical than ever to act to protect our children and ensure their safer and better future”.The Secretary-General is appalled that more than 8,000 children were killed and maimed in conflict situations in 2016. “When peace goes missing, children are the first to pay the price of this tragic loss”, she declared. Gamba, hailing the current truce in Yemen’s conflict as an example. “Parties engaged in peace processes and discussions should consider integrating the rights and needs of children into their negotiations as well as their final agreements, as it remains the only way to reach a sustainable peace”, continued Ms. The Special Representative outlined the importance of providing children released from armed forces and groups with appropriate support to reintegrate into their communities. Overall, 12,214 children were released from armed forces and groups in countries including the Central African Republic, Colombia, DRC, Myanmar, and Syria. Walking past the front of their house, Weam, her father and her three cousins were targeted by an anti-personnel drone rocket, which exploded, breaking into thousands of small metallic cubes ‘Peace must prevail’Īmidst the catalogue of violations, progress was made in some regions.
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